Sammy Cahn / Jimmy Van Heusen

Jazz Composer

    This American songwriting duo, prominent from the 1940s through the 1960s, crafted an impressive catalog of jazz and popular standards. Cahn's witty lyrics and Van Heusen's sophisticated melodies resulted in numerous hits for artists like Frank Sinatra, including "Come Fly with Me" and "High Hopes." Their collaborations earned them multiple Academy Awards and solidified their legacy as masters of the Great American Songbook.